Hope Bolinger

Hope Bolinger – Editor

Editor of 500+ authors, specializing in YA, MG, Christian fiction, romance, and fantasy (but open to edit anything), former literary agent.

Overview

Hope has edited the work of 500+ authors, and is an author herself, specializing in developmental edits. She has edited for several traditional publishers and prioritizes preserving author's voice.

As someone who has worked all sides of the desk, she promises to handle all edits with grace. She has a soft spot for young adult (YA), middle grade (MG), romance, fantasy, and Christian fiction and inspirational nonfiction.

But she's honestly open to any genre! She can handle most content, but it never hurts to let her know about any content warnings in your stories. She's just interested in telling good stories.

Services
Fiction
Christian Fiction Contemporary Fiction Contemporary Romance Fantasy Middle Grade Young Adult
Non-Fiction
Christian Non-Fiction Inspirational
Languages
English (US)
Certifications
  • University-Level Editing Course
  • CMoS Editing Training
  • AP Style Editing Training
  • Proofreading Course through Taylor University
  • Copy Editing Course through Taylor University
  • Developmental Editing Course through Taylor University
  • Fine-Tuning Your Fiction through Serious Writer
  • 50 Ways to Fix Stilted Dialogue Course through Serious Writer
  • Deepen Your Story with Deep POV from Serious Writer
  • Children's Writing 101 through Serious Writer
  • Pitch Perfect Querying Class through Serious Writer

Work experience

End Game Press

Nov, 2021 — Oct, 2024 (almost 3 years)
Edits 30-40+ books each year, in genres of fiction, nonfiction, and children’s. Performs both developmental and copy edits on all books for publication.

LifeStone Ministries

Oct, 2024 — Sep, 2025 (10 months)
I edit curriculum for children ages 3-18. I am also in the process of developing paperbacks for the company for all genres from fiction to children's to nonfiction.

Xulon Press

Feb, 2024 — Present
Provides edits to clients in a variety of genres. Ghostwrites some copy to ensure proper style, flow, and adherence to genre tropes.

CYLE

May, 2018 — Mar, 2021 (almost 3 years)
Edited the work of 100 clients as an agent’s assistant and landed 70 book contracts for clients.

Self-employed

May, 2018 — Present
Provides dev. and copy edits to hundreds of books, including for several traditional publishers.

Iron Stream Media

Feb, 2018 — Jun, 2019 (over 1 year)
Managed pub board team, evaluating manuscripts on a monthly basis for publication.

Portfolio

Upside Down Dreams

Michelle "MACE" Curran

End Game Press

Developmental Editing Copy Editing
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When Secrets Come Calling: A Second Chance Southern Romantic Suspense

Ferguson, Felicia

Salt & Light Publishing

Copy Editing Proofreading
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My Name is Nkechukwuọma

Gloria

Yorshi Publishing

Copy Editing Proofreading
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First Date

Lacy, Evan

Copy Editing Proofreading
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Hexblood

Livingstone, Kiernan A

Copy Editing Proofreading
Brynn & Amir and the Magic Map

Anna Cook

Developmental Editing
Jessie's Hope

Hallmark, Jennifer

Developmental Editing
The 10 Best Decisions a Single Mom Can Make: A Biblical Guide for Navigating Family Life on Your Own

Pam Farrel

Developmental Editing
Tempest: The Veil Chronicles, Book One

Campbell, CJ

Developmental Editing
After the Flowers Die

Renee Leonard Kennedy

Copy Editing
Influencer: A Teen Girl's Invitation to a Life of Purpose-Driven Impact

Tessa Emily Hall

Developmental Editing
Uncrushed

Marshall, Beth

Developmental Editing
Unbetrothed

Pedraza Yamnitz, Candice

Developmental Editing
Fade to White

Ross, Tara K.

Developmental Editing
Legend of the Storm Sneezer (The Stormwatch Diaries)

Sfirlea, Kristiana

Developmental Editing
Daily Strength for Men: A 365-Day Devotional (Faux Leather) – Inspirational Words of Wisdom for Men Who Seek to Draw Strength from God’s Word, Great Gift for Men, Father’s Day, Birthdays, and More

Bolinger, Chris

Copy Editing
Michigan Motivations: A Year of Inspiration with the University of Michigan Wolverines

Young, Cyle

Copy Editing
The Secret of Chimneys

Alice H. Murray

Developmental Editing
The Sadeiest

Spencer, Austrian

Developmental Editing
Discipling World Changers: Raising Up a Generation that Changes the World Instead of the World Changing Them

Melissa J. MacDonald

Developmental Editing
The Christmas Devotional: Hope & Humor For The Holidays

Michelle Medlock Adams

Developmental Editing
Wraithwood (The Wraithwood Trilogy)

Roat, Alyssa

Developmental Editing

Hope has 56 reviews

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Salmaun A.

Salmaun A.

Jun, 2024

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Hope is all that and a bag of chips! The first editor I've ever worked with, and I HOPE to work w/ for decades ;) Hope was prompt w/ her work, met my timelines, and gave such thoughtful feedback. Having someone as seasoned as Hope is in the writing business validate me as a novelist has done won...
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Hope B.
This book was INCREDIBLE! I found myself going way past work hours to read this, because it was THAT GOOD. I'm so excited to watch this book's journey, and you were such a wonderful author to work ...
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Chris G.

Chris G.

Jun, 2024

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Hope was so very helpful and attentive to all aspects of my manuscript. She was prompt with responses no matter the day of the week and was always thoughtful and intentional with her responses. She truly helped me along with my work and even got it to a point I didn't mind reading it again. Sh...
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Hope B.
I absolutely loved this book, and you were such a wonderful author to work with!! I'm cheering on this book, and have been absolutely grateful to have worked on it.
stephen R.

stephen R.

May, 2024

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Hope was wonderful to work with. As a first time author it's a little daunting getting editorial feedback. Everything went smoothly and Hope delivered all that we discussed well within the timeframe, which allowed us some time at the end to talk through aspects of the project. Definitely 10/10. I...
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Hope B.
I loved this book so much and you were such a wonderful author to work with! I’d be honored to work on any of your books!
Eric N. B.

Eric N. B.

Dec, 2025

Hope was extremely thorough and was/is willing to help me with any questions I have/may in the future. Will definitely be using her services again, real soon !!!
Hope B.
This is such an excellent book! What an honor to be on this!
Michael L.

Michael L.

Nov, 2025

Hope was AMAZING! SH=he worked as the final proofread for our work. Not only did she do a fantastic job with ensuring it was clean and ready for publishing, but she gave us the feedback about the story we were looking for. We are very grateful for her attention to detail and passion. Would recomm...
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Hope B.
This book was FANTASTIC. I was so honored to be on this edit.

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